Template for Workshop 1 (Experiencing the Process of Determining and Addressing Students’ Learning Loss)

Most Essential Topics of What content What questions best assess the
Earth and Life Science knowledge MET’s prerequisite content
Key Areas of Life Skills (WHO, 1999)
must have knowledge to gauge the
been mastered readiness of a student in
Communication & Decision- Creative & Self- Assertiveness Resilience & Coping by students developing the life skill(s) aimed
Interpersonal making & Critical awareness & & Equanimity with Problems before at teaching the MET?
Relationship Problem- Thinking Empathy engaging in the
solving MET?

Intro to Life Science What are the major factors that

contribute to the diversity of life
Living Things
forms on Earth?
and Their
Environment

Perpetuation of Life Heredity: What are some key factors or

inheritance mechanisms that contribute to
and variation the perpetuation of life on
Earth?

How Animals Survive Ecological What are some adaptive

Relationships strategies and behaviors that
animals employ to ensure their
survival in challenging
environments?

The Process of Biodiversity How does the process of

Evolution and Evolution evolution shape the diversity
and complexity of life forms on
Earth?
Interaction and Ecosystems How do interaction and
Interdependence interdependence among
organisms contribute to the
stability and functioning of
ecosystems?

METS # OF HOURS % HOUR NUMBER OF SIX SKILLS

ITEMS
Communicatio Decision Creative and Self- Assertiveness Resilien
n& Making & Critical Awareness & & Equanimity Coping w
Interpersonal Problem Thinking Empathy Problem
Solving

Intro to Life 4 10 2 10, 14 10,14 10,14

Science

Perpetuation of 10 25 5 8,9,12,17,20 8,9,12,17,20 8,9,12,17,20

Life

How Animals 10 25 5 1,4,15,18,19 1,4,15,18,19 1,4,15,18,19

Survive

Process of 8 20 4 3, 5,6,11 3, 5,6, 11 3, 5,6,11

Evolution

Interaction and 8 20 4 2,7,13,18 2, 7, 13, 18 2, 7, 13,16

Interdependenc
e

TOTAL 40 100% 20 20 20 20 0 0 0

MODIFIED TOS: EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

 DIAGNOSTIC EXAM

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. If the abiotic origin of life is in progress on a planet other than the Earth, what should be the conditions there?
A. presence of liquid water and a diverse range of organic compounds
B. presence of magnetic field and protective atmosphere
C. high levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide and methane
D. lack of geological activity and stagnant environment.

2. In which of the following options does interspecific competition occur?

A. Two lionesses compete for the same zebra carcass.
B. Two oak trees competing for sunlight in a forest.
C. Two male peacocks compete for the attention of a female peacock.
D. Two bacteria species competing for limited nutrients in a petri dish.

3. Which of the following factors affects species extinction?

a. Failure to adapt to the changes of the environment.
b. Absence of essential elements necessary for life
c. Alteration of the reproduction processes
 d. All of the above.

4. Which of the following statements supports the idea that extinction is necessary?
a) Extinction is necessary for maintaining balance and preventing overpopulation in ecosystems.
b) Extinction is necessary to make room for new species and promote biodiversity.
c) Extinction is necessary to control the spread of invasive species and protect the native environment.
d) Extinction is necessary to conserve limited resources and ensure the survival of more adaptable species.

5. Which of the following statements best explains the Theory of Natural Selection?
a. Natural selection is driven by random mutations and has no direction or purpose.
b. In nature, the organisms with desirable characteristics may survive while those weaker traits may not.
c. Natural selection is the process by which organisms adapt to their environment over time.
d. Natural selection operates solely through competition and survival of the fittest.
6. Which of the following situations does NOT show the process of adaptation?
a. A group of friends studying together to improve their grades.
b. A team of athletes training for a marathon to increase their endurance.
c. A company implementing new technologies to improve efficiency.
d. A person changing their hairstyle to follow a new fashion trend.

7. Which of the following is the best reason why organisms interact with their environment?
a. Organisms interact with their environment to establish social connections and form communities.
b. Organisms interact with their environment to communicate and exchange information with other species.
c. Organisms interact with their environment to collaborate and coordinate their activities for mutual benefit.
d. Organisms interact with their environment to engage in competitive interactions and establish hierarchies.

8. Which is TRUE about sexual reproduction?

a. Sexual reproduction allows for more genetic diversity and variation among offspring.
b. Sexual reproduction results in the production of identical offspring.
c. Sexual reproduction is more efficient and requires less energy compared to asexual reproduction.
d. Sexual reproduction is only observed in plants and not in animals.

9. Which of the following is an important role of reproduction in all living things?

 a. Reproduction allows individuals to form strong social bonds and establish emotional connections.
b. Reproduction facilitates the exchange of genetic information.
c. Reproduction ensures the continuation of a species and the passing on of genetic traits to future generations.
d. Reproduction promotes competition among individuals and enhances survival of the fittest.

10. Which of the following is one important difference between nonhuman primates and humans in terms of learning?
a. Nonhuman primates have a limited capacity for complex problem-solving compared to humans.
b. Nonhuman primates are incapable of learning through observation and imitation.
c. Nonhuman primate lacks the ability to communicate and share information effectively.
d. Nonhuman primates are unable to form social bonds and engage in cooperative learning.

11. How does the process of natural selection contribute to the diversity and adaption of life forms?
a. Natural selection ensures that all species evolve in the same way to adapt to their environment.
b. Natural selection promotes random mutations that result in the extinction of less fit species.
c. Natural selection favors individuals with beneficial traits, leading to their increased survival and reproduction.
d. Natural selection allows species to intentionally modify their DNA to adapt to changing environments.

12. Which of the following factors is crucial for the perpetuation of life on Earth?
a. Natural Resources and availability of energy.
b. Genetic mutation and variation
c. Interactions within ecosystems and ecological balance.
d. All of the above.

13. The remora fish gets a free ride and food from the leftover of the shark. The shark is not affected by the presence of the remora and
does not benefit from their association. Under what ecological interaction does the shark and remora fish have?
a. Mutualism C. Commensalism
b. Parasitism D. Competition

14. Which of the following are characteristics of living things?

 a. Cooperation, empathy, and the ability to form social relationships.
b. Verbal, communication, cultural awareness, and the ability to express emotions.
c. Conflict resolution, active listening, and the ability to collaborate effectively.
d. Persuasion, negotiation, and the ability to influence others’ behavior.

15. Which of the following is a prerequisite for understanding how animals survive in their environments?
A. Knowledge of animal behavior
B. Understanding of ecological relationships
C. Awareness of environmental factors
D. Familiarity with animal anatomy

16. In which of the following options can competition occur?

A. Job Market
B. Academic Research
C. Sports and Games
D. All of the above

17. Which of the following is NOT associated with Charles Darwin’s views on evolution and Natural Selection?
A. Variation within species
B. Adaptation to the environment
C. Inheritance of acquired traits.
D. Random chance as a driving force of evolution.

18. A patient is experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain. Which organ system is most likely to be
involved based on these symptoms?
A. Muscular System C. Respiratory System
B. Digestive System D. Endocrine System

19. How does the structure of the alveoli in the lungs contribute to efficient gas exchange?
 A. Alveoli has a large surface area and thin walls, facilitating the diffusion of gases.
B. Alveoli secret mucus to trap foreign particles and protect the respiratory system.
C. Alveoli contract and expand to regulate airflow and maintain proper gas exchange.
D. Alveoli produce red blood cells, aiding in oxygen transport throughout the body.

20. A couple with blood types A and B has a child with blood type O. Which of the following statements best explains this inheritance
pattern?
A. Blood type is solely determined by the father’s blood type.
B. Blood type is solely determined by the mother’s blood type.
C. Blood type follows a simple dominant-recessive inheritance pattern.
D. Blood type exhibits co-dominance where both alleles are expressed.

Template for Workshop 2 (Designing an Intradisciplinal Performance Task (that is reflective of the four exits of the K to 12 programs in a
VUCA world context to ensure SHS students’ analytical capabilities and capacities in addressing problems of the future)

Expected Output:
INTRAdisicplinary Performance Task
As a Science Club member, you are tasked to make a science investigatory project (SIP) focusing on one disease that targets a particular organ system
in a local community and is expected to make a written report that will be presented orally before a panel of health experts from DOH. In addition,
you are also tasked to make a video presentation promoting ways on how to avoid/prevent such diseases and disseminate the said information by
posting it on any social media platform.

Your output will be evaluated based on communication and interpersonal skills, decision-making and problem-solving skills, creative and critical
thinking, self-awareness, and empathy, as well as resilience and coping with problems.

Transfer Goal The learners will be able to express
themselves assertively so that they are
What in the long run
able to (a)explain the various
after SHS can students
pathophysiology incorporated with the
do on their own with
selected organ system (communication
What skills to champion in
teaching the subject are
measured (?)…
1. Communication and
List of Skills to Champion in Teaching the
subject
(Must speak of the nature of the discipline
what they learned?” and interpersonal relationship), (b) Interpersonal relationship of the subject)
conduct a research-based information (explain the various
dissemination activity on effective ways pathophysiology incorporated
of taking care of body organ systems with the selected organ Communication and Interpersonal
(decision making and problem solving), system) relationship
c) design and create a video
2. Decision-making and problem-
presentation that promotes awareness
solving
to the public on the prevention of some
diseases that associated with the various (Conduct a research-based
organ systems (creative and critical information dissemination
thinking). activity on effective ways of Problem-Solving
taking care of body organ
systems)

3. Creative and critical thinking

(design and create a video
presentation that promotes
awareness to the public on the
prevention of some diseases
Creative and critical thinking
that associated with the
various organ systems)

Performance Scenario As a Science Club member, you are … when a student after graduating List of Preparatory Skills of the 4Exits of
tasked to make a science investigatory in the SHS: the K to 12 Program
What real life situation
project (SIP) focusing on one disease
can students put
that targets a particular organ system in
themselves in where
they can perform the a local community and is expected to
transfer goal?” make a written report that will be
presented orally before a panel of health
experts from DOH. In addition you are
also tasked to make a video presentation
promoting ways on how to
avoid/prevent such diseases and
disseminate the said information by
posting it in any social media platform.
Your output will be evaluated based on
communication and interpersonal skills,
decision making and problem-solving
skills, creative and critical thinking, self-
awareness and empathy, as well as
resilience and coping with problems.
⮚ proceeds to college?
Communication
Communication-
Communication and Interpersonal
relationship
(written report, presentation
before a panel, information
dissemination through video
presentation to the community
using any social media platform)
Thinking- Creative and critical
thinking (video presentation,
information dissemination) Thinking
Research- Creative and Critical
Thinking- (assessment and
determination of the prevailing
problems in community that Research
concerns diseases of various organ
systems)
Problem Solving- Decision Making
and Problem Solving (assessment
and determination and solution of
the prevailing problems in
community that concerns diseases
of various organ systems) Problem solving

⮚ puts up own business?

Communication-

Communication and Interpersonal

relationship

(written report, presentation

before a panel, information
dissemination through video
presentation to the community Communication
using any social media platform)

Creative Thinking- Creative and

critical thinking (video
presentation, information
dissemination to the public
through social media platform)

Risk taking- Decision Making and

Problem Solving (assessment and
determination and solution of the
prevailing problems in community Creative thinking
that concerns diseases of various
organ systems)
Leadership- Decision Making and
Problem Solving (assessment and
determination and solution of the
prevailing problems in community Risk taking
that concerns diseases of various
organ systems)

Problem solving- Decision Making

and Problem Solving (assessment
and determination and solution of
the prevailing problems in
community that concerns diseases
of various organ systems)
Leadership

⮚ is employed in any institution?

Communication- Communication
and Interpersonal relationship
(written report, presentation
before a panel, information
dissemination through video
presentation to the community Problem solving
using any social media platform)

Teamwork- Communication and

Interpersonal skills (written report,
presentation before a panel,
information dissemination through
video presentation to the
community using any social media
platform)

Planning, Organizing, Initiative-

Creative and Critical thinking Communication

(video presentation, information

dissemination to the public
through social media platform)

Teamwork
Problem solving-

Decision-making and Problem

solving (assessment and
determination and solution of the
prevailing problems in community
that concerns diseases of various
organ systems)

Learning- Decision Making and

Problem Solving (assessment and Planning, Organizing, Initiative
determination and solution of the
prevailing problems in community
that concerns diseases of various
organ systems)

⮚ proceeds to technical-
vocational programs?

Communication- Communication
Problem solving
and Interpersonal relationship
(written report, presentation
before a panel, information
dissemination through video
presentation to the community
using any social media platform)

Technical- Communication and

Interpersonal relationship (written
report, presentation before a Learning
panel, information dissemination
through video presentation to the
community using any social media
platform)
Problem solving- Decision Making
and Problem Solving (assessment
and determination and solution of
the prevailing problems in
community that concerns diseases
of various organ systems)

Creative Thinking- Creative and

Critical thinking (video
presentation, information
dissemination to the public Communication
through social media platform)

Technical
 Problem solving

Creative thinking

Templates for Workshop 3 (Translating an Intradisciplinal Performance Task into Multi- and Inter- disciplinal Performance Tasks

MULTIdisciplinal Performance Task

As a Science Club member, you are tasked to make a science investigatory project (SIP) focusing on one disease that targets a particular organ
system in a local community and is expected to make a written report that will be presented orally before a panel of health experts from DOH.
In addition you are also tasked to make a video presentation promoting ways on how to avoid/prevent such diseases and disseminate the said
information by posting it in any social media platform.
Your output will be evaluated based on communication and interpersonal skills, decision making and problem-solving skills, creative and
critical thinking, self-awareness and empathy, as well as resilience and coping with problems

Transfer Goal is the same with that of
the INTRAdisciplinal Performance Task
The learners will be able to express themselves assertively so that they are able to (a)explain the
various pathophysiology incorporated with the selected organ system (communication and
interpersonal relationship), (b) conduct a research-based information dissemination activity on
effective ways of taking care of body organ systems (decision making and problem-solving), c) design
and create a video presentation that promotes awareness to the public on the prevention of some
diseases that associated with the various organ systems (creative and critical thinking).

Performance scenario maintains the

inclusion of the 4 exits of the K to12
Program but MUST be analyzed and
solved in 3 or more lenses (i.e., using
the theories, concepts, and methods
of each discipline)
As a Science Club member, you are tasked to make a science investigatory project (SIP) focusing on
one disease that targets a particular organ system in a local community and is expected to make a
written report that will be presented orally (English) before a panel of health experts from DOH. In
addition you are also tasked to make a video presentation (MIL) promoting ways on how to
avoid/prevent such diseases (PerDev) and disseminate the said information to the public (UCSP) by
posting it in any social media platform.

Your output will be evaluated based on communication and interpersonal skills, decision-making and
problem-solving skills, creative and critical thinking, self-awareness and empathy, as well as
 resilience and coping with problems.

INTERdisciplinal Performance Task

As a Science Club member, you are tasked to make a science investigatory project (SIP) focusing on one disease that targets a particular organ
system in a local community and is expected to make a written report that will be presented orally before a panel of health experts from DOH.
In addition you are also tasked to make a video presentation promoting ways on how to avoid/prevent such diseases and disseminate the said
information by posting it in any social media platform.

Your output will be evaluated based on communication and interpersonal skills, decision-making and problem-solving skills, creative and
critical thinking, self-awareness and empathy, as well as resilience and coping with problems

Transfer Goal is the same with that
of the INTRAdisciplinal Performance
Task
The learners will be able to express themselves assertively so that they are able to (a)explain the
various pathophysiology incorporated with the selected organ system (communication and
interpersonal relationship), (b) conduct a research-based information dissemination activity on
effective ways of taking care of body organ systems (decision making and problem solving), c) design
and create a video presentation that promotes awareness to the public on the prevention of some
diseases that associated with the various organ systems (creative and critical thinking).

Performance scenario maintains the

inclusion of the 4 exits of the K to12
As a Science Club member, you are tasked to make a science investigatory project (SIP) focusing on

Program but MUST be analyzed and
solved in 3 or more lenses (i.e., using
the theories, concepts, and methods
of each discipline)
one disease that targets a particular organ system in a local community and is expected to make a
written report (that will be presented orally (Reading and Writing, Oral communication) before a panel
of health experts from DOH. In addition you are also tasked to make a video presentation (Media
information literacy) promoting ways on how to avoid/prevent such diseases (Personal Development)
and disseminate the said information to the public by posting it in any social media platform.
Your output will be evaluated based on communication and interpersonal skills, decision-making and
problem-solving skills, creative and critical thinking, self-awareness and empathy, as well as resilience
and coping with problems.